**Policy Summary:**
This Policy Circular No. 05/2023-24, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, dated October 16, 2023, clarifies the import policy regarding the re-import of unsold jewellery. Specifically, it addresses concerns arising from Notification No. 19/2023 dated July 12, 2023, which changed the import policy of items under ITC HS Codes 71131911, 71131919, and 71141910 from "free" to "restricted."
The circular clarifies that Customs Authorities may allow the re-import of unsold jewellery exported for exhibition abroad, as per paragraphs 4.79 and 4.92 of the Handbook of Procedure 2023, under ITC HS codes 71131911 and 71131919, without requiring an import license, provided all applicable customs provisions are met.
This clarification addresses representations received from trade and industry seeking guidance on the applicability of the import restriction to re-imported items previously exported under the specified Handbook of Procedure paragraphs.
For further information, contact Jai Pal, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, at Tel No: 01123038741 or via email at jai.pal84nic.in. The circular was issued from File No. 018918036AM11PC2AJE1678.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy.
New Delhi: The location of Vanijya Bhawan, where the Directorate General of Foreign Trade is situated.
Handbook of Procedure 2023: A document providing detailed procedures related to foreign trade, specifically referenced in the context of export and reimport of jewellery.
ITC HS Code 71131911: A specific code under the Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding, related to jewellery items.
ITC HS Code 71131919: A specific code under the Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding, related to jewellery items.
ITC HS Code 71141910: A specific code under the Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding, related to articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares.
Customs Authorities: The government agencies responsible for enforcing customs laws and regulations related to import and export.
Notification No. 19/2023 dated 12.07.2023: A notification that amended the import policy of items under specified ITC HS Codes, changing the category from 'free' to 'restricted'.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 16-10-2023
Policy Circular No. 05/2023-24
To,
1. All Custom Authorities
2. All RAs of DGFT
3. All members of the trade
Subject: Clarification regarding subsequent re-import of unsold jewellery,
exported under Para 4.79& 4.92 of Handbook of procedure 2023.
Import policy of items under ITC (HS) Code 71131911, 71131919 and 71141910
has been amended from ‘free’ to ‘restricted’ category vide Notification No. 19/2023
dated 12.07.2023. Subsequently, this Directorate has received representations from
trade and industry seeking clarification regarding applicability of above import restriction
on subsequent re-import of items exported under para 4.79 & 4.92 of Handbook of
procedure 2023.
2. It is clarified that re-import of unsold jewellery exported for the purpose of
exhibition abroad in terms of above paras under ITC (HS) codes 71131911 & 71131919
may be allowed clearance by Customs Authorities without import licence in compliance
with applicable customs' provisions."
This issues with the approval of DGFT.
a
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade
Tel No: 011-23038741
E-mail:jai.pal84@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/89/180/36/AM-11/PC-2[AJ/E-1678)